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The Mahwah Museum will host the third annual Les Paul Birthday Gala on Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m., in honor of what would have been Les Paul’s 99 th birthday. The gala, held at Ramapo College, will include live enter- tainment by Bucky Pizzarelli, Lou Pallo, and other talented musicians, and auctions of guitars autographed by Les Paul, Paul McCartney, BB King, Pete Townshend, Slash, Ron Wood, and Mick Taylor. Three autographed guitars will be given away as part of a contest associated with this event. Gala tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the museum or online; contest tickets are $25 each and may be purchased at the museum; Devon Fine Jewelry, 303 Frank- lin Avenue in Wyckoff; Robbie’s Music, 280 Route 17 in Mahwah; and by mail. Visit www.mahwahmuseum.org for more information. The Mahwah Museum is open weekends and Wednes- days from 1 to 4 p.m. from September to June, and is cur- rently featuring “Neighborhoods of Mahwah” and “Les Paul in Mahwah.” The Donald Cooper Model Railroad is open weekends from 1 to 4 p.m. The Mahwah Museum receives operating support from NJ Historical Commission, Department of State. Braverman to address genealogists Debra Braverman will present “Finding the Only Child’s Niece” to the Genealogical Society of Bergen County on Monday, April 28. The group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library located at 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Braverman will discuss how to research and reconcile conflicting genealogical information. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. njgsbc.org. Quest Foundation hosts 5K and Fun Run On June 14, the Quest Autism Foundation will host its inaugural 5K and Fun Run to benefit adults with autism. The event will be held at the Duck Pond at 1133 East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. The USATF certified 5K course follows a bicycle- pedestrian path that features a waterfall, ponds, and tree- shaded groves. A post race party will include music, food, In appreciation Members of the VFW and American Legion were recently honored by the Glen Rock Community Church with special prayers and thanks. Pictured are the Rev. Phyllis Palsma along with Robert Freudenrich, Ed Szulis, John Gillooly, John Finn, Gary Montroy, Walter Amos, Paul Roberts, and Russ Campbell. These veterans served the US in from World War II through Vietnam. The reception included a patriotic cake, sandwiches, and salads. and games for all. The race will begin at 5 p.m. and the Fun Run will follow at 6 p.m. The Quest Foundation assists autistic adults in the areas of estate planning, guardianship, funding, housing, day services, employment options, social opportunities, and behavioral intervention. To register for the 5K, visit quest5kforautism. com or contact Mary Ellen Marra at (201) 857-3930 or MaryePremiere@aol.com. Fyke announces events Dr. Rob Bierregaard will present “Ospreys in the Age of Satellites and Silicon: Studies of Local Ecology and Long Distance Migration” on Friday, April 25. The association will meet at 8 p.m. in Allendale Borough Hall, 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. Dr. Bierregaard has been studying osprey migration since 2000. From South Carolina to northern New Hamp- shire, he has tagged 34 adults and 37 juvenile ospreys with satellite or cell tower transmitters. His data have high- lighted the differences between the paths, both in fall and spring, taken by seasoned adults and naive juveniles. These differences shed light on how young birds find their win- tering grounds and learn the routes between wintering and breeding areas. The data from juveniles represent the only (continued on page 28) April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Midland Park School budget OK will result in tax drop Voter approval of the 2014-15 school budget in next week’s school election will result in a drop in the school tax for the first time in at least 40 years. The election is set for Wednesday, April 23 from 2 to 9 p.m. The total proposed budget of $21,170,765 is up 2.21 percent over the current year’s expenditures. The amount to be raised by taxation, however, is $18,620,004, down $606,427, a 3 percent decrease. This means Residents question deli’s non-conforming use status Erie Avenue residents in Midland Park questioned the mayor and council last week as to whether a busy delicatessen in their residential neighborhood was in violation of its pre-existing non-conforming status. Susan Rovi of 328 Erie, said that the success of Park Wood Delicatessen at the corner of Glen and Erie avenues has been creating problems in the neighborhood, including parking problems, noise and traf- fic and safety issues. Rovi said the deli has insufficient parking, forcing patrons and employees to park on the street for extended hours and too close to the stop sign at Glen Avenue. “It’s down on file as a grocery/deli, but it’s now a catering/pizza/restaurant place,” Rovi said. She said there are 14 seats on premises. (continued on page 14) that a house assessed at $392,000, the borough’s average, will get a reduction of $223.94 a year on the school portion of its tax bill. The reduction is due to the fact that the current year’s budget included a one-time only expense of $955,075 to fix the dis- trict’s roofs approved by voters last year. That project had raised taxes on the average house by $359.85. The proposed budget includes $373,275 for capital outlay, including $350,000 to complete the roof replacement project in all three of the borough’s school buildings, according to Business Administrator Stacy Garvey. She said the final piece is a section above the front entrance to the school and another north of the auditorium. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Cirasella said that the proposed budget preserves all existing instructional and extracurricular activities in the district, including sports and fine and performing arts programs. Not included in the budget, Garvey said, are any funds to match the state grant the board has received for safety upgrades to its facilities. The $3.1 million grant must be matched with 60 percent from local funds. Midland Park and Ramsey are the only Northwest Bergen districts to retain the April school election. As permitted by state law, other districts have opted to drop the public vote on the budget and move the school board member election to November to coincide with the general election. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 16, 2014 Wyckoff Some 300 volunteers team up to tidy Wyckoff by John Koster The Wyckoff Team Up to Tidy Up event on April 5 brought in 86 bags -- 44 bags of trash and 42 bags of single stream recyclables -- as 300 volunteers cleaned up 28 quasi-public sites for a few hours on a pleasant Saturday morning. Team Up to Tidy Up has been an annual event in Wyckoff since 1989, when future members of Partners in Pride noted that properties that were neither municipal nor private were getting cluttered with scrap paper, food con- tainers, and other litter. The railroad right of way, the sides of Route 208, and some parking lots and their borders were noted as particular eyesores. The rain that had taken place before the cleanup did not dissuade a good turnout. In fact, one of the largest groups in recent memory met in the Wyckoff Town Hall courtroom to pick up their assignments along with bags and work gloves. The volunteers then fanned out to 28 sites. Residents who drove to West Main Street also had the chance to shred their personal documents and to watch a (continued on page 19) Pictured are volunteers from this year’s Team Up to Tidy Up event. April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 FLOW Area Candidates for superintendent’s post being interviewed by Frank J. McMahon The Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education is in the process of interviewing candidates for the superintendent’s post. School Board President Thomas Bunting advised at a recent public meeting that there are 20 applicants for the position, including six from the search firm, R-Pat Solu- tions, LLC, which the board hired in February. The R-Pat Solutions candidates are being interviewed first, he said. Bunting said the board will decide at its April 16 public meeting which candidates will proceed to the second round of interviews, and those candidates will be interviewed during the week of April 21. In response to a question from a member of the public, Bunting said all the candidates who were part of the pool of candidates obtained by the school board’s own search will remain in the pool of candidates to be considered. “We felt that was a good pool,” Bunting said, adding, however, that the board of education was not satisfied with the quantity of candidates who initially applied for the post. The school board sought input from the district’s staff, its administrators, and the community during recent meet- ings at the Indian Hills High School auditorium. In addi- tion, the board conducted an online survey to which 376 members of the community responded, but the results of the meetings and the survey have not been released. The search for a new school superintendent in New Jersey has become difficult since the state’s superinten- dent salary cap law was implemented in February 2011 by a commissioner of education regulation. That regula- tion bases the maximum salary of a superintendent on the number of students in a school district. A new superintendent in the Ramapo Indian Hills High School District, which serves 2,350 students, cannot earn more than $155,000 plus a $2,500 stipend because the district includes a high school, and a potential 15 percent bonus if certain merit goals are met. The previous superintendent in the Ramapo Indian Hills school district was earning $197,500 and the current interim superintendent is receiving $606 per day for the days actually worked, but not more than an annual salary of $157,500, plus the potential of up to 15 percent if certain quantitative and qualitative criteria are met. On April 16, when the board decides which candidates will proceed to the second round of interviews, the trust- ees will also interview candidates for the vacant Franklin Lakes seat on the school board. That seat became avail- able in March when Franklin Lakes trustee Debbie Strauss resigned from the school board. FLOW Notes Students may enter film contest Students from Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, and Oakland are invited to submit their environmentally-themed videos ranging in length from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. Partici- pants in the 2014 Green Video Awards event must submit their entries by May 2. The competition is open to middle school and high school students living in New Jersey. Videos with a PG or G rating are suggested. Possible topics include “Why We Should Increase Our Recycling,” “How to Compost Waste at Home,” and “Where Does Our Garbage Go?” Video entries should be mailed to the Wyckoff Environ- mental Commission at 390 Franklin Avenue, Scott Plaza, Wyckoff, NJ 07481-1907. Releases on the videos for roy- alty-free performance must be obtained and signed. The best videos will be shown at the Wyckoff Public Library. For more information, e-mail WEC@Wyckoff-nj.com. FLOW Green Film Festival announced The Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff environ- mental commissions, in partnership with the Wyckoff Public Library, will host a “Green Film Festival” during the month of May. Film topics range from the effects of (continued on page 21) Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, III & IV • April 16, 2014 April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Midland Park Four vie for three seats on Wednesday’s school election Next week’s school board election in Midland Park will feature four candidates vying for the three available three-year seats. The three incumbents, James Canellas, Maryalice Thomas Hagerty, and Peter Triolo, are being challenged by newcomer John Meeks. The election will be held on Wednesday, April 23 from 2 to 9 p.m. Villadom Times asked the candidates the following questions in order to inform readers about their positions. Their responses follow: How do you propose to improve and even maintain our district’s educational offerings given decreasing enroll- ments, restricted budget caps and other financial con- straints? Canellas: “In our district, the enrollment at this level (junior/senior high school) has remained relatively flat over the past five years while our course offerings have increased, especially in the last two years where we have added nine electives and AP courses and reintroduced 7th and 8th grade honors classes in math and English. We are also being as creative as possible in searching out other opportunities (low cost) to increase our program offer- ings. For example, the developing Share and Grow Learn- ing Partnership with Waldwick High School which will hopefully avail both Midland Park and Waldwick students the opportunity to attend classes not offered at their home high school, at a partner school. There is no reason why this program could not be expanded to include other area high schools and even more classes. In addition, I believe we should further explore on-line classes or possibly vir- tual classroom environments. Program offerings can be expanded in the current economic climate – it just takes a little more ingenuity, creativity and collaboration.” Meeks: ”I will focus our resources on teaching our children the skills that will help them succeed while opting out of the unproven, untested and costly Common Core standards. I will seriously investigate the benefits of a send/receive rela- tionship for our high school students. I would require all department heads to submit budgets with reduced spending in order to lessen the burden of financial constraints. We need to do better. The status quo is not good enough.” Thomas: “MPHS enrollment (7-12) has been consistent for the past five years. At the same time we have been able (continued on page 8) Gathering Fellowship to meet at VFW “Experiencing the goodness of God and sharing it with others.” This is the heart of The Gathering Fellowship, a group of Christians pastored by Greg Vadala who gather together on Sundays at 10 a.m. in the VFW Hall at 28 Faner Road in Midland Park. In their belief that, “in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28), they pursue Him and have found His promise to be true. They have found Him to be not only a God of mercy and grace, but a rewarder of those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). Whether you are wondering if God exists, had found Him but no longer see His hand on your life or wish to know Him in a deeper sense, you are invited to experience God with The Gathering Fellowship. They will be glad to share with you how God both reveals Himself and relates to those who seek Him. Visit them on the web at www. thegatheringfellowshipnj.org. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 16, 2014 School election (continued from page 7) to expand our curriculum offerings at the secondary level. The board and administration have been especially focused on adding AP and honors electives to the curriculum. These efforts were rewarded when College Board named MP to the AP honor roll for expanding opportunity and improving performance for AP students. Despite budget constraints, the board has approved the use of online cur- riculum to meet the needs of our students. This type of work runs parallel with the goal of our students being college and career ready.” Triolo: “Decreasing enrollment is by no means a given. There are almost exactly the same number of stu- dents in our Jr/Sr high school in 2014 as in 2010. School enrollment also mirrors the population as a whole, with annual fluctuations that all schools have in boroughs with no major housing increases. In 2010 to 2011, the last year I could find accurate data on town population, Midland Park declined by only 0.6 percent, with the schools matching at 0.5 percent. We can grow enrollment when we get past the rhetoric and negativity and let everyone know how well our schools are actually doing. Our district has in fact increased our class offerings, and high school AP courses specifi- cally, at a tremendous rate. Students have the opportunity to take classes using a virtual classroom in other districts if there is a class that we do not offer. I look to continue to build on our success.” How would you propose to raise the funds to improve the physical plants, including the match for the promised building improvement state grant?(The state has offered Midland Park a $3.1 facilities improvement grant which must be matched with a 60 percent local contribution). Canellas: “I believe we should put forward the same repair plan (as in the 2013 referendum, as those items in need of repair have not changed) along with a minimally scaled back improvement plan. With state funding preapproved to the tune of about $3 million, which wasn’t available to us last time around, and all of the roof issues fixed via last year’s second question and the 2014 proposed budget, we should once again appeal to our community with a refer- endum to finance the remaining projects. I believe a lower overall price tag, state funding and enhanced community involvement will be the recipe for success. We need to invest in our infrastructure.” Thomas: “It is essential that the community pass a refer- endum. This passage will allow us to capitalize on the $3 million dollars from the state. These monies will promote physical plant improvements necessary at all schools. We will be able to revise our initial referendum as most of the roofing projects are complete. If a referendum is not passed, the $3 million dollars will go back to the state and may not be available in the future.” Meeks: “Living within our means is a lost art .All repairs should be prioritized and itemized. I will oppose the lavish spending on non-academic and non-safety related items that we’ve seen in past referendums. Buildings and grounds should be maintained on a yearly basis. I find it hard to believe that the money dedicated to buildings and grounds has in fact been used for buildings and grounds. It’s a tough case to make when tiles are falling on our students.” Triolo: “We need to find other grants, possible private fund raising, and design a referendum that will pass. To not sup- port this is to throw away almost $3 million that is frankly our money to begin with. By doing so we will have more families and more kids in Midland Park.” Canellas, a 10-year resident, has been on the board for six years. He is a Certified Public Accountant and cur- rently vice president of finance and operations for Home Box Office Sports. Thomas, a lifelong Midland Park resident and six year board member, is a student assistance counselor with the Randolph Township Schools. She is a former chairman of the Midland Park Municipal Alliance Committee. Meeks, a seven-year resident, is customer care represen- tative for Nice-Pak/PDI Products. He is a member of the Midland Park Board of Adjustment and Board of Recre- ation. Triolo, a 16-year resident, has been on the board for two years. He is self-employed as a manufacturer’s representa- tive in the automotive industry. April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 FLOW Area High school trustees: Laptop program is success by Frank J. McMahon The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District has reported that the initial phase of the 1:1 Laptop computer program has been successful. At a recent board of education meet- ing, Frank Ceurvels, the district business administrator, reported that only 30 of the 1,220 students at the Indian Hills High School opted out of the program, and 17 of those students are seniors. “That’s a 97.5 percent compliance,” Ceurvels said. Compliance at Ramapo High School, Ceurvels said, is 98 percent. At that school, 20 of the 1,088 students opted out, and 16 of those students are seniors. “The initial phase has been successful,” the administrator said. “We’re very happy. We couldn’t ask for better numbers.” Asked by a Wyckoff resident why some students opted out of the program, Interim Superintendent Ernest Palestis said it is hard to speculate as to the reasons, but it is a new program and there might have been some reservations about it and some con- cern about insurance coverage. Students who opt out of the laptop pro- gram will get a laptop computer to use during the school day by signing in the morning to get an older MacBook model and then returning it at the end of the school day. Ceurvels also reported that he has been able to dispose of the district’s old com- puter equipment, some that was still good and some that was not, to a buyer who agreed to pick up the old items and dis- card equipment that does not meet industry standards. “That’s really a great thing,” he said. When the 1:1 program was first sug- gested, some parents, and the RIHEA, which represents district teachers, voiced concern about the potential cost of the lap- tops and the program’s impact on teachers. Visits were made to school districts that had already implemented laptop programs to learn about their use of the laptops, and community meetings were held to explain the program, its use in other school dis- tricts, and how it would be used at Ramapo Indian Hills. Over time, most of concerns were allayed and, in September 2013, the school dis- trict’s board of education determined that it was necessary and advisable to acquire personal computers, servers, and network equipment to implement the district’s 1:1 Wireless Laptop Initiative Program. The school board passed a resolution directing that 2,500 MacBook Air 13-inch laptop computers and 180 iPads with related equipment be purchased from Apple, Inc. for use by all the students in the district who would use them in school and at home after school during the academic year. Garrett announces 2014 service academy nominees Congressman Scott Garrett (NJ-05) has announced the nomination of Timo- thy Wolfangel and Michael Guerci, both residents of Franklin Lakes, to the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. Wolfangel is a student at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey and Guerci attends Fork Union Military Academy. These young men, along with the other District 5 nominees, were honored by the congressman at a recent ceremony at Ramapo College in Mahwah. “It is an honor to nominate this outstand- ing group of young men and women to our nation’s prestigious military academies,” Garrett commented at the nomination cere- mony. “Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to service make them worthy of becoming future leaders in our nation’s armed forces. I wish the nominees all the best as they continue with the application process.” Applications to the Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Acad- emy, and the Merchant Marine Academy require a nomination by a congressper- son or senator, however, the congressional Michael Guerci and Congressman Scott Gar- rett (NJ-05) nomination does not guarantee acceptance. To assist with the nomination process, Congressman Garrett assembled military and civic leaders who interviewed poten- tial nominees, reviewed their applications, and made recommendations to the con- gressman. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 16, 2014 Business Eastern Christian named ‘NJ District of Character’ Eastern Christian School was named a New Jersey School District of Charac- ter by the New Jersey Alliance for Social, Emotional, and Character at a ceremony held at Rider University in Lawrenceville. Eastern Christian was one of 10 schools in New Jersey and only 48 schools nation- wide to be recognized as a school of char- acter in the program, which is affiliated with the Character Education Partnership’s National School of Character Program. Eastern Christian also learned that it has been named a finalist in the 2014 National School of Character Program. Eastern Christian, a pre-K through grade 12 school with campuses in Midland Park, North Haledon, and Wyckoff, has built its award-winning character education program around a framework of six core values and a program of intentional com- munity service beginning in kindergarten and continuing through high school. “Character education is a natural out- growth of the teaching that takes place in our classrooms each day,” according to Eastern Christian Head of School Tom Dykhouse. Eastern Christian’s extensive service learning program is centered on student action on issues of global concern, includ- ing hunger, homelessness, illiteracy, dis- ability concerns, and human trafficking. Each year, students partner with national and international organizations such as Saint Jude Children’s Hospital and Habitat (continued on page 12) Association opposes LG plan The board of the Fyke Nature Associa- tion has voted to join protectthepalisades. org, the non-profit coalition that is protest- ing the design of a new office complex LG Electronics wants to build in Englewood Cliffs. The coalition does not oppose the size of the proposed building, only its height, since a high-rise would destroy the view of this location and set a precedent. According to the Protect the Palisades Coalition, LG Electronics, a multinational corporation, is planning to build an office tower that would rise high above the trees, and for the first time, violate the unspoiled ridge line, a view enjoyed by Americans since before the founding of our nation. LG’s proposed office tower would rise 143 feet above grade -- more than four times higher than the 35-foot limit that has, until now, been respected by other companies in this area. (continued on page 12) O’Neill achieves Circle of Excellence Sales Award Terrie O’Connor Realtors Wyckoff Group congratulates Donna O’Neill for her outstanding performance in achiev- ing the prestigious New Jersey Associa- tion of Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Bronze Level for 2013. The honor is earned by Realtors who have demonstrated excellence in their profession. O’Neill is a seasoned Realtor with over 25 years of experience working with clients in the northern Bergen County area. She was raised in Ridgewood and Franklin Lakes and attended Ramapo High School. She later earned a degree in hotel management from Cornell Uni- versity. Having raised three daughters in Wyckoff, she became deeply entrenched in the community. Her success in the real estate business can be attributed to providing her clients with exceptional service, professional- ism, and quality. Her pride in delivering exceptional customer service has earned O’Neill many satisfied clients, most of whom she has come to know as friends, and a business built on referrals. Another of O’Neill’s strengths has been assisting many seniors with their transition from their homes to senior rentals. Contact Donna O’Neill at Terrie O’Connor Realtors, Wyckoff Group at Donna O’Neill (201) 891-0100, extension 233, (201) 248- 9257 (cell), or e-mail donnaoneill@tocr. com. April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Area Author Harlan Coben named Hermitage Humanitarian The Friends of the Hermitage organization has named renowned mystery writer Harlan Coben as its 2014 Her- mitage Humanitarian Award recipient. The award will be presented at the 18 th Annual Hermitage Gala benefit on Sat- urday, May 10 at the Ridgewood County Club in Paramus. Coben, a resident of Ridgewood, is the first mystery writer to have received an Edgar Award, a Shamus Award, and an Anthony Award. His books all rank on the New York Times Best-Seller List. “Missing You,” his latest novel, has just been released. In October 2013, he embarked on a nine-day, four-coun- try USO tour, which included international stops visiting various army encampments. The gala will also celebrate two other honorees for their volunteer activities on behalf of the historic site. Jennifer Edelson and Patricia Ricci will each receive the Volunteer of the Year Award. Edelson, a graduate of Connecticut College, worked for several years on Wall Street and is now a consultant for Mary Kay. She has served on the Gala Committee of the Hermitage for the last four years, serving as co-chair for the last three years. Edelson has also served as a co-chair for the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood’s house tour for two years. She lives in Ho-Ho-Kus with her husband Vance and their children, Peter and Kimberly. Ricci has been a resident of Bergen County for 27 years. For many years, she was directly involved in her family’s business, the F. Baldini Ricci Auction Gallery. Recently, she has been a mortgage consultant specializing in reverse mortgages. Her background, steeped in history and art, Harlan Coben made it easy for her to become interested in the Hermitage. In 2006, she became a member of the board of trustees. She has served for several years on the Gala Committee and is currently first vice president and member of the Executive Committee. Library hosts events for teenagers The Wyckoff Library will host a Teen Movie Night on Thursday, April 17, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Teens and “tweens” are welcome to a free screening of “Frozen.” Popcorn will be served. On April 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Paul Platek, a certified financial planner, will present a program about financial literacy for teens. For information and registration, contact Barbara at (201) 891-4866. The library is located at 200 Woodland Avenue. The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark, is one of the nation’s outstanding examples of domestic Gothic Revival architecture. The historic house located at 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus incorporates a stone structure that was visited during the Revolutionary War by George Washington and was the site where Aaron Burr met and married Theodosia Prevost. The house’s architectural appearance dates to the 1847 remodeling and enlargement designed by well-known architect William H. Ranlett. The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., a nonprofit member- ship organization, manages the Hermitage, a New Jersey State Park. The Hermitage received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a divi- sion of the Department of State. For information about the Hermitage, contact Friends of the Hermitage at (201) 445- 8311, extension 101 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, or visit www.hermitage.org. Individual tickets to the May gala are $200 and may be purchased by calling (201) 445-8311, extension 101 or by visiting thehermitage.org. Special business and corporate sponsorships are also available for this signature fundrais- ing event for the historic site. Proceeds benefit children’s educational programs at the Hermitage. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 16, 2014 a luncheon at noon. An evening Yizkor service will be held at 7 p.m. For more information or to make reservations to attend the Passover events, call (201) 891-4466 or visit www. bethrishon.org. Beth Rishon is located at 585 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff. Wyckoff Wanderings Pancake Breakfast, Egg Hunt slated Abundant Life Reformed Church in Wyckoff will host a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 19. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, and juice. The cost is by dona- tion only. Proceeds will benefit the church’s youth group trip to Camp Warwick in New York. Following the breakfast at 10:30 a.m., a free Easter Egg Hunt will be held for children from age two through the fifth grade. The hunt will be held rain or shine, and chil- dren are encouraged to bring baskets to hold their eggs. For more information, call (201) 444-8038. Abundant Life is located at 475 Lafayette Avenue. Seniors plan events, seek members The Wyckoff Seniors group meets at 11:15 a.m. on Tues- days at the Larkin House, 380 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. The group has planned several special events. On May 27, the seniors will travel to the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. On June 17, the club will visit Magnanini Farm and Winery in Wallkill, New York for lunch and a wine tast- ing. Wyckoff residents who are age 55 and older may call Lorraine at (201) 891-2344 for information about the club membership. Non-members who are interested in being added to the list of upcoming social events may contact Gloria at (201) 891-5672. Temple announces Passover events The Men’s Club at Temple Beth Rishon will lead the Shabbat morning service for Chol Hamo’ed Pesach (inter- mediate Sabbath of Passover) on the fifth day of Passover, April 19 at 10 a.m. Club members will chant from the Torah and Haftarah, lead the service selections and deliver the D’var Torah. The Men’s Club Choir will lead the Halel Nature association (continued from page 10) “LG is over the top,” said Fyke President Mike Lima- tola, a Ho-Ho-Kus resident. “As one of the region’s lead- ing environmental groups, we wanted to register our protest against this ill-advised design.” The natural beauty of the Palisades cliffs rising above the west bank of the Hudson River has long been appreciated by generations of residents and visitors to Eastern Christian (continued from page 10) for Humanity, and local organizations such as the New Hope Food Pantry in Prospect Park and the Star of Hope Mission in Paterson to learn about these global concerns and to take concrete actions in response to Sale announced The Ladies Aid Society of the Wyckoff Reformed Church will hold a Rummage Sale on Thursday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale, held in the lower level of the church’s Education Building at 580 Wyckoff Avenue, will feature clothing, jewelry, household items, knickknacks, toys, shoes, antiques, and more. Donated items for this sale will be accepted April 22 and 23. For details, contact the church at (201) 891-1782. Jazz trio performs The Wyckoff-based Luciano Salvatore Jazz Trio, com- prised of world-renowned jazz pianists Luciano and Sergio Salvatore and famed bassist Mike Richmond, recently performed to a sellout crowd at Shanghai Jazz in Madison. The group drew in the audience with impro- visational, cerebral jazz. Luciano varied the program with a set of jazz vocals sung to Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Count Basie songs. Sergio also played some of his original compositions. portion of the service and sing Shabbat and festival musi- cal selections. The seventh day of Passover, Monday, April 21 will be celebrated with a Yizkor service at 10:30 a.m. followed by the metropolitan area. Protected for more than a century through the efforts of citizens of New Jersey and New York, the Palisades are included in the National Natu- ral Landmarks Program administered by National Parks Service, are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and have been included on World Monument Fund’s 2014 World Monuments Watch list. For details, visit www.protectthepalisades.org. The Fyke Nature Association, with more than 250 members, is a volunteer organization that maintains the Celery Farm Natural Area in Allendale and sponsors free nature walks and other events throughout the year. their learning. Eastern Christian School Association was founded in 1892 and serves 715 students from communities throughout northern New Jersey and southern New York. Students come from over 40 communities and 140 different Christian churches. The student body rep- resents a rich tapestry of ethnic backgrounds including African American (four percent), Asian (15 percent), and Hispanic-Latino (six percent). Holiday closings announced The Township of Wyckoff’s municipal offices will be closed on Good Friday, April 18 and will reopen Monday, April 21at 9 a.m. The Wyckoff Recycling and Conservation Center will be closed April 18 and 19. Curbside garbage and trash will be picked up as sched- uled. The Wyckoff Public Library will be closed April 18 and 20. The library will be open April 19. Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 21. Professional organizer to speak The Wyckoff Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will meet April 22 at the Lutheran Church, 777 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Professional organizer Linda Anders will be the guest speaker at this 10:15 a.m. meeting. She will present “Making Your Space More Becoming.” The public is welcome. For more information, contact Jill at (201) 891-4231. Chamber members learn CPR Members of the Wyckoff Ambulance Corps will present a bystanders CPR course to the Wyckoff Chamber of Com- merce on Thursday, April 17. The 8 a.m. session will meet in the ambulance corps building at the corner of Voorhees and Woodland avenues. A light breakfast will be served. To attend, RSVP to wyckoffchamber@gmail.comor call (201) 468-1999. Create an ‘easy care garden’ Kerry Ann Mendez, gardener, author, consultant, designer, HGTV personality, and lecturer will discuss “Design Tips for Easy Care Gardens” at the Wyckoff Area Garden Club’s spring fundraiser set for April 23. The event will be held at 10 a.m. at the Wyckoff Library at 200 Woodland Avenue. This funny, engaging, and entertaining speaker will welcome gardening questions and be available to sign copies of her books. The event will feature desserts and tea sandwiches, a selection of spring plants for sale, door prizes, and special contests for gardening items. For tickets and information, call (201) 560-1496 or e-mail debgfisk@aol.com. To learn more about the activities of the club, visit http://www. wyckoffgc.org. April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 These tips can improve air travel experiences Air travel remains the quickest way to traverse long dis- tances. Millions of people across the globe take to the skies each and every day. Estimates suggest there are 87,000 flights each day in the United States alone. These tips include air taxi flights, commercial airline flights, private flights, and flights carrying military personnel. Despite the relative quickness with which air travel can get passengers from point A to point B, many travel- ers still find reason to gripe about their experiences in the air. Service cutbacks, increased security measures, and the cost of flying can prove frustrating. However, travelers can take several steps to ensure their next flight goes more smoothly. Recognize the more affordable flight is not always the best option. Numerous travel sites offer low-cost flights for budget-conscious travelers, but that price often comes at the cost of convenience. A lower-priced flight may be a red-eye, while other cheap flights require multiple stops. Travelers who want their flights to be as quick and conve- nient as possible might want to choose a nonstop even when there are less costly alternatives. Know the rules before you board. Increased security means tougher restrictions as to what passengers can carry on a flight. There also may be weight limitations on carry- on baggage or restrictions on how many pieces of luggage can be brought along before a charge is incurred. Check an airline’s website or consult with a customer service repre- sentative to learn the rules so you are not held up at check- in. Leave ample time to get to the airport. Checking in at the airport can take some time, as can clearing security, particularly for international travelers. Rather than begin- ning your trip stressed and rushing to the airport, leave plush slippers and ice cream sundaes as a classic episode of “Seinfeld” suggests? Sitting in first class will entitle those passengers to certain perks, including more seating room and a larger assortment of refreshments. Each airline offers first class passengers different perks. Bring snacks, when possible. Many airlines have reduced (continued on page 18) home early enough to compensate for traffic and lines at the airport. It is better to be early and waiting than be late and miss the flight. Find out if you can pick your seat. Some websites allow travelers to browse airline seating maps and learn about the features of certain planes, such as leg room and where emergency exits are located. Some sites indicate if there is in-flight entertainment and if there are any digital elec- tronic hookups available in particular seats. Investigate loyalty clubs. Airlines, credit cards, and some social clubs may have certain perks available to loyal customers or members. Perks may include pre-boarding options or the ability to wait for flights in a members-only lounge with refreshments and comfortable seating. Upgrade your seat if you can afford it. What coach passenger hasn’t wondered what lies beyond the curtain dividing coach from first class? Are they really offering Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 16, 2014 Villadom Sports Tournament champions The Wyckoff Torpedoes U17 boys soccer team recently took first place at the 2014 Ironbound Spring Warm-Up Tournament in Newark. Deli’s non-conforming status (continued from page 3) Rovi said the situation had become worse since pizza ovens were added in the fall of 2012. She said the ovens generate a constant droning noise, and the deli is now open until 10 p.m. seven days a week and the premises and the out- door sign are illuminated 24 hours. Rovi said following numerous complaints to police about noise spillage, the deli’s owner had built a plywood wall around the offend- ing motors. But she said the enclosure had not helped, in part because the properties go uphill from the deli. Another resident, Anne Polhemus, said that on weekends catering employees who park on Erie create a disturbance when they return to their cars at 1 or 2 a.m. “I didn’t know the pizza was coming. I was shocked the business could grow so large and I not know it was happening,” said Polhemus. “It’s gotten to the point where we’ve had it.” Borough Attorney Robert Regan said the addition of the pizza ovens may constitute an expansion of the non-conforming use and may require a variance. Councilwoman Nancy Peet suggested Zoning Officer Mark Berninger be asked to attend the next council meeting to review the business’s file, including seating allowances and parking requirements. Berninger was not the zoning officer at the time the ovens were installed. “It’s a safety and enforcement issue that needs to be addressed,” said Peet. Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan asked Police Chief Michael Marra, present at the meeting, to have officers look into the concerns voiced by the residents. He also suggested asking officers on night duty to monitor the situation. Superb season Midland Park’s fifth grade girls’ travel team recently finished second in the NWBP Junior Red National Division. The team lost the championship game to a tough Fair Lawn team. They are pictured with their runner-up trophies. Front row: Emma Douma, Olivia Calderone, Julia Calderone, Carly Messner, and Sara Fonticoba. Back row: Coach Laurie TenKate, Coach Faith Douma, Emma Mercadante, Anna Amos, Shaw Mannicucci, Jen Ollman, and Head Coach Perry Calderone. April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Villadom Socials Kim Post to wed Davidson marries Megan Paige Davidson, daughter of Nancy and Bob Davidson of Franklin Lakes, and Andre Barcellos Hund, son of Maria Da Graca and Jorge Hund of Brazil, were married on Nov. 25, 2013 in a private beach ceremony in Captiva, Florida. The bride graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a music industry degree. She is currently working for RoyaltyShare, a division of Sony Music. The groom earned a business degree from the Univer- sidade Federal de Santa Catarina in Brazil. He is currently employed as a translator for Roundtable Studio, Inc. The couple resides in Nutley. A wedding celebration is planned for August 2014. Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore D’Amico of Ridgewood announce the engagement of their son, Salvatore Mat- thew, to Kimberly Post of Midland Park, daughter of Maryann Johnston Stazko of Midland Park and the late William Johnston. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Midland Park High School and the Berkeley College of Business. She is a sales representative for Villadom TIMES newspaper in Midland Park. Her fiancé graduated from Ridgewood High School and Kean University. He is currently employed by the Village of Ridgewood. The couple will be celebrat- ing with the bride’s four children: Julia, Sara, Garrett, and Matthew as well as family and friends. A Novem- ber 2014 wedding is planned at the Brick House in Wyckoff. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 16, 2014 Practice safety and common sense when hiking A warm breeze, the sound of a bubbling brook, and the fresh smell of pine in the air are just some of the draws of hiking. There’s nothing quite like getting outdoors and enjoying nature. Although hiking is not inherently dan- gerous, being at the mercy of the elements does carry some risk. As a result, it pays to be prepared when embarking on a hiking trip. Even novice hikers know to avoid bug bites and apply sunscreen before heading outdoors, but there are also some lesser- known potential hazards on the hiking trail. Heeding these tips can keep a person safe. Plan ahead. Understand the terrain and the trails before you begin the hike. Visit the park or area’s official website to access detailed, printable trail maps and other information about the area. Make note of ranger stations, portable bathrooms, and any other places you may want to use as pit stops along the way. Give a copy of the trail map to someone staying behind, marking your planned place of entry. In the event you get lost, the person at home can alert authorities to your approximate location. Know your environment. Hiking trails can be found all around the world. Some may be arid and barren areas, while other areas may be lush and tropical. Each of these regions brings with them their own share of plants and animals. It is wise to know which species you may encounter along the way so you will know how to treat a bite or a brush with a poisonous plant in the event of an emergency. Be mindful of the weather. Before going on the hike, get the latest weather report from a few different sources. This way you will have an average picture in your head of what the weather will be, and you can choose your footwear, clothing, and other essentials based on that forecast. Few things can spoil a trip faster than unpredictable weather and failure to be ready for it. Pack a supply kit. It is easy to go over- board on gear, but there are some basics that should be hiking essentials. Include a first aid kit, a Swiss Army Knife, matches or a lighter, aspirin, a flashlight, and toilet paper in your supply kit. Bring water. Water is essential when going on a hiking trip. By the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Bring at least one to two liters of water per person. Keep in mind that this may mean adding three to four pounds to the pack. When necessary, trade excess weight in other sup- plies for water, since water is most essen- tial. Drinking from springs or lakes is not advisable. Animals bathe and relieve them- selves in that water, and it might be teeming with bacteria. Pack snacks. Bring lightweight snacks, such as granola bars, dried fruit, and nuts. Avoid sugary or starchy snacks that your body will burn quickly, leaving you feeling hungry again. Keep food in tightly fitted containers so aromas will not lure curious animals in close. Embark early. The temperature is lower in the morning, and the sun is less intense. In addition, starting early reduces the chance you will be hiking in the dark. Be aware of your surroundings. Although most animals will be content to avoid a hiking party, if they are provoked or caught off guard, they may defend them- selves. Watch where you are walking and avoid going off the trail. If scaling rocks, be careful where you put your hands. There may be snakes or small rodents in crevices. Carry a field guide. Refer to a field guide to help identify plants, trees, and animals. Take plenty of photographs. Most hikers want to document the sights around them. Capture the moments with photos and be sure to make prints later. Carry out only what you carried in. Litter can ruin a natural landscape and put animals in danger. Always bring a trash bag and remove spent items. Be sure to leave nature as you found it. Resist the urge to take flowers, saplings, or any other samples of the environment. April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Safety tips for those planning to enjoy the outdoors Outdoor enthusiasts, including kids attending summer camp, typically cannot wait to get outside and make the most of a beautiful day. But in their haste to enjoy the great outdoors, they can easily overlook safety precautions that protect them from potential hazards. Though it is easy to get excited about a sunny day, it is important to take safety seri- ously. No matter the activity, always bring adequate sunscreen to protect skin from the sun, and remember to bring enough water to stay hydrated throughout the day. Additional safety techniques follow. Cycling: Cyclists must always be on alert for those with whom they are shar- ing the road. While many motorists respect cyclists, there are some who see cyclists as a nuisance, and such motorists may drive recklessly around cyclists in an attempt to scare them off the road. Cyclists are often at the mercy of motorists, so it pays to stay as attentive as possible. Never listen to an MP3 player or another music player while riding a bike. Such a distraction could prove deadly if it takes your attention away from the road. Alertness is important when cycling, as are the following precautionary measures: Always wear a helmet and reflective clothing that makes it easy for motorists to see you. Obey the traffic laws. Always ride with traffic. Inspect your bicycle and address any mechanical issues before each ride. Hiking: When the weather permits, few activities combine the benefits of physical activity with the aesthetic appeal of nature as well as hiking does. Hikers should never hike on poorly developed trails or trails that are too difficult for them to handle, and they should have at least a basic under- standing of the symptoms of altitude sick- ness. Always share your route with friends or family members before embarking on a hiking trip. This protects you if you should get lost or injured and you need a rescue team to find you. Hikers should also pack the following supplies before hitting the trails: • Compass • Flashlight and extra batteries • Whistle and signal mirror • Map of the park that includes the trails you plan to hike • Waterproof matches • First aid kit • Blanket Inline skating and skateboarding: Inline skating and skateboarding are popular activities. Keep in mind that even seasoned skateboarders and veteran inline skaters have suffered broken bones or head injuries while skateboarding or skating. Proper attire is essential for skaters and skateboarders hoping to prevent injury, so be sure to wear the following gear the next time you hit the half-pipe or go skating by the boardwalk: • Helmet • Knee pads • Wrist guards • Elbow pads Water sports: Water attracts the sun, so it is imperative that anyone planning to spend ample time on or around the water take steps to protect their skin. Wear appropriate clothing and apply sunscreen with a mini- mum sun protection factor of 15. If you plan to entering the water, always enter feet first and do your best to avoid swimming alone. When you employ the buddy system while swimming, you ensure there is someone there to help should or to alert lifeguards or other safety personnel should something go awry. If you to plan to fish on a boat, let your loved ones staying behind on land know where you plan to fish so they can share this information with authorities if your boat has problems or you don't return on time. While on the boat, always wear a flotation device and make sure the boat is not run- ning as you board and dismount. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 16, 2014 Franklin Lakes Scribe School board changes meeting date The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, April 16 at 8 p.m. This is a change from the regularly scheduled meetings held on Tuesdays. The session will be held at the Franklin Lakes Middle School, 755 Franklin Avenue. Programs for college-bound set The Franklin Lakes Public Library will host two pro- grams to help students who are preparing for college. Both sessions will be held from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the library located at 470 De Korte Drive. Registration is requested; call (201) 891-2224 or sign up online at www.franklin- lakeslibrary.org. CPA Michael March will present a program about fund- ing college on Thursday, April 24. This free one-hour lecture will focus on minimizing out-of-pocket costs, regardless of income or assets, and maximizing the amount of aid eligi- bility. A question and answer session will follow. On April 30, learn how to write a college essay that really stands out. Lisa Paterson will discuss what college admis- sion teams are look for during the screening process. Library board to meet The Franklin Lakes Library Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, April 21. This 7 p.m. meeting will be held in the Local History Room at the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive. The public is invited. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Janjigian exhibits artwork Lucy Janjigian, a widely traveled painter, muralist, and sculptor, is the High Mountain Presbyterian Church’s artist of the month for April. Her series of 33 paintings will be on exhibit in the church’s gallery located at 730 Franklin Lake Road. “Journey to Resurrection” is the evolution of many years of Bible study and personal experiences growing up in Jerusalem. Born of Armenian descent in Jerusalem, Janjigian attended English mission schools before coming to the United States, where she received a bachelor’s degree in biology at Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio. She con- tinued her graduate studies at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where she earned her MS in plant ecology. After many years of study at the Art Students League and Stacey Studio Workshop in New York City, Janjigian won many awards and exhibited in numerous one-person and group shows. Her works hang in many public and cor- porate collections throughout the world. She is listed in “Who’s Who in American Art.” Gallery hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday by appointment. Call (201) 891-0511. Date change set for resume prep program The Franklin Lakes Public Library’s “Get to Work Resumes” program will be held April 15 at 7 p.m. Certified resume writer Paula Rueger will provide guidance on how to prepare a resume in this challenging hiring environment. She has experience helping people at all career stages. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. ‘The Mitzvah’ to be performed On May 1, the Chabad Jewish Center of NW Bergen County will present “The Mitzvah,” a solo work for the stage conceived, performed, and co-authored by actor and child of a Holocaust survivor, Roger Grunwald. The pro- gram will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the center at 375 Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes. The performance, held in com- memoration of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, will be followed by a lecture and discussion. “The Mitzvah” (“The Good Deed”) sheds light on one of the most astonishing stories of World War II: how tens of thousands of German men, classified as “mischlinge” (the derogatory term the Nazis used to describe those descended from one, two, or three Jewish grandparents) ended up serving in Hitler’s army. To tell the story, Grunwald portrays an array of char- acters including Christoph (the “mischling”); Schmuel, a Polish Jew from Bialystok and the play’s chorus who offers edgy commentary probing the boundary between the absurd and the horrific. “The Mitzvah Project” is fiscally sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) public, tax-exempt foundation established by the New York State Council on the Arts in 1971 to work with the arts commu- nity to develop and facilitate programs in all disciplines. The project is the recipient of a 2013 NYFA Opportunity Grant. For more information, visit www.themitzvah.org or contact Roger Grunwald at (917) 363-3437. Admission to the performance and lecture is $10; spon- sors of $180 would be appreciated. To RSVP, call (201) 848-0449 or e-mail rabbi@chabadplace.org. Air travel (continued from page 13) meal service and may not provide snacks, particularly on shorter flights. When traveling on such airlines, pack easy- to-transport snacks to address any hunger that may arise during the flight. When choosing snacks, try to be mind- ful of fellow passengers’ potential food allergies, and skip anything laden with peanuts or tree nuts. Pack earbuds or sound-reducing headphones. Airlines typically charge extra for headsets for in-flight movies or other entertainment features. Bring your own and make sure you have the correct jack connection to fit the seat console. Your own headphones will likely be more com- fortable and even more soundproof than those provided by the airline. Put extra clothes in a carry-on bag. People don’t want to imagine their luggage will get lost or delayed, but lug- gage can be misplaced. Rather than finding yourself with a carry-on filled with only snacks and identification, be sure to bring at least one change of clothes so you will have an emergency outfit to use should your luggage be misplaced. Take your time heading to the baggage carousel. Many passengers rush off of the plane and dash to the baggage carousel to await their luggage. This creates a crowd of people and does not necessarily guarantee that luggage will be removed from the airplane in a timely manner. Wait for the crowd to disperse a little, and you may have an easier time spotting your luggage. Travelers can make a flight and the process of flying more enjoyable and more convenient in a number of ways. April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Park Windmill Have coffee with the mayor Midland Park Mayor Bud O’Hagan will host his monthly “Coffee with the Mayor” on Saturday, April 19. O’Hagan will welcome the public at 10 a.m. in the second floor con- ference room at borough hall. Residents are encouraged to stop by and discuss any items of interest in this informal setting. Borough hall is located at 280 Godwin Avenue in Mid- land Park. Learn about the ‘New Dangers of Heroin’ The Bergen County Drug Task Force and Prosecutor’s Office will present a program about heroin on Wednesday, April 30. The program will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Borough residents and members from surrounding com- munities are welcome. Heroin use and deaths are on the rise. This year alone, there have been more than 10 deaths from heroin overdoses in Bergen County, including youths from Ramsey, Frank- lin Lakes, and Allendale. Today’s heroin is easy to purchase, since today’s deal- ers deliver and one dose can cost as little as $5. Heroin is easy to use: Since the drug is so pure, most users start with snorting. It is also easy to conceal, since there is no smell, no paraphernalia needed, and no erratic behavior at first. Heroin leads to easy addiction. It only takes a few tries for a user to become seriously addicted. The drug is also easy to die from, since heroin has never been so pure and so lethal. Library board plans meeting The Midland Park Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 24. The board will gather at 7:30 p.m. at the library located at 250 Godwin Avenue. Theater workshop announced The Midland Park Players Summer Theater 2014 Work- shop is set for July 14 through July 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop will be held in Memorial Hall at Midland Park High School located at 250 Prospect Street. E-mail Laurie Kamp at rkamp6@aol.com for workshop details and an application. Volunteers Midland Park Cleanup Day set for May 10 Volunteers are sought to assist in the Borough of Mid- land Park Cleanup Day on May 10. Individuals and com- munity groups are welcome. Contact Joe McElwain at jmmcelwain@verizon.net to sign up for this event. Library hosts children’s programs Registration is under way for the April book clubs for children at the Midland Park Memorial Library. Clubs are open to children of any age or grade, and meet at 3:15 p.m. Copies of the books are available at the library at 250 Godwin Avenue. The Early Chapter Book Club will discuss “Knights of the Kitchen Table” by Jon Scieszka on Monday April 21. On April 24, the Chapter Book Club will discuss Lois Lowry’s “The Giver.” The library’s Tuesday Night Drop-In Programs begin at 6 p.m. and do not require registration. A Love Your Library Celebration story time and craft for all ages will be held on April 15 in celebration of National Library Week. On April 22, children, ages four and up are invited to plant flowers for Earth Day. Attendees will plant flowers and decorate pots. Youngsters are invited to a superhero craft for all ages on April 29. Children will make eye masks, arm cuffs, and capes to transform themselves into superheroes. Attendees will need to bring an old or new T-shirt to be turned into the cape. All other materials will be provided. The Chess Club will meet at 3:15 p.m. on April 17. This is a change from the regularly scheduled meeting on the third Thursday of the month. The club is open to children age six and older. During the month of April, children are encouraged to submit poems and funny stories for display in the library. Submissions may contain illustrations. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednes- day at noon the week prior to publication. Mary Heck, a student from Wyckoff who attends Bergen Academies supervises distribution of bags and gloves at Team Up to Tidy Up. (continued from page 4) video display of the documents being shredded. The 260 residents who dropped documents took about 9,400 pounds of paper out of the waste stream and turned them into four- and-a-half tons of shredded recycled paper. According to the United States Environmental Protec- tion Agency, every ton of paper that is recycled and re- directed into recycled paper production saves 17 trees from being felled for paper pulp. Wyckoff officials urge residents to continue the work of Team Up to Tidy Up throughout the year. They are urged not to throw litter on the ground and they are reminded that cig- arette butts are litter and should not be discarded on public or private property. Bringing reusable cloth bags to stores instead of using paper or plastic bags is also advised. Wyckoff aims to reach the goal of Nifty Fifty -- a 50 percent rate of recycling of all disposable commodities -- for further financial advantages. The rate for February, the most recent month calculated, is 37.19 percent. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 16, 2014 Ridgewood’s election now has one sure loser Nobody knows which of the three candidates will win the two Ridgewood Council seats in the village’s May 13 elec- tion, but we all know who the real loser is: the person who tried to make sure there would be no choice for voters. Ridgewood elections, unlike those of most other north- west Bergen County towns, are officially non-partisan. Instead of running as Republicans or Democrats, the can- didates file nominating petitions with a pre-determined number of taxpayer signatures, and those who obtain the required number of signatures are placed on the ballot. Candidates may choose to run as members of a slate with a slogan, but they may not run as members of national par- ties. So far, so good: It was a worthwhile idea when it was worked out, and is still a worthwhile idea today when done with honor and integrity. Honor and integrity, however, are words in a picture dic- tionary where at least one Ridgewood resident might not be able to find with his or her photograph as an illustration. March 10 was the deadline for filing this year, and as soon as it became internally certain that Michael Sedon, 32, a newsman for a paper on Staten Island, was a qualified candidate, something odd happened. Someone -- presumably in Ridgewood -- sent an anony- mous e-mail to the newspaper where Sedon worked and tried to convince the editor that having a Staten Island, New York, newsman on a New Jersey local government body represented a conflict of interest. “Whoever sent the e-mail knew who I was, (that) I was certified or close to being certified as a candidate, where I worked (and) they were savvy enough to send my editor a letter convincing him my possibly being a council member would be a conflict of interest with reporting community news on Staten Island,” Sedon wrote in a public statement once he went public on March 25. The local news conglomerate put the news of Sedon’s candidacy on the Web almost instantly. Before he went public, Sedon tried repeatedly to obtain a copy of the unsigned e-mail to his job, but to no avail. The newspaper where he worked -- jobs at daily newspapers, I might add, are at an absolute premium and difficult to obtain unless you are a superstar -- had a lawyer look into the assertion. The lawyer reportedly determined that, while there was no “legal” conflict of interest, there might be a “perceived” conflict of interest. How does a perceived conflict work? If you live in the town you cover, it might be “perceived” that you seek spe- cial favors. If you do not live there, it might be “perceived” that you are preoccupied with other matters, or even hostile to the town you cover. It is not a secret that a lot of towns envy Ridgewood -- mostly, I think, for the school system, which is pretty nearly as good as it is cracked up to be. Once upon a time, as now documented at a show at the Ridgewood School- house Museum, it was “perceived” that people of other ethnic groups would be happier living somewhere besides Ridgewood. Sedon, stuck with living up to other people’s percep- tions, was given until the end of the week to decide whether he wanted to drop out of a council contest in New Jersey or resign from his job in Staten Island. He is no longer employed in Staten Island and is still running for office in Ridgewood. There are no suspects for the anonymous e-mail. If anyone knows who sent the e-mail, no one wants to name that person. Certainly I do not know who did it, or even think I might know. The fact that Sedon’s certification was reported online expands the potential list to several thou- sand people. Let us now address conflict of interest. Conflict of inter- est could be construed to mean that you do business with a town where you are an elected official or an appointed executive. I can easily see the need for that and I think most other people can. If your company gets all the contracts so that nobody else’s company has a chance, there is a real infringement of trade, and a good chance that the taxpayers pay more than they should because the contracts are not really subject to honest competitive bidding. Ridgewood had a case related to this concept when Thomas Riche, a councilman who has since opted not to seek re-election, was faulted after the fact by -- guess what -- another anonymous letter for dealing commercially with Ridgewood. When the story shuffled down to specifics, it appeared that Riche had been asked to get an emergency communications system up and working at a Ridgewood firehouse and he outfitted the firehouse with some com- munications equipment he had on the home office shelf to end a dangerous situation. He was not quite tarred and feathered by one faction, but he was severely criticized. The other faction felt he had done the village a safety-related favor, on request, with no harm done and no intention to violate the law. There was no evidence, and not even a public sugges- tion, that Riche had aimed at an illicit profit or at stifling competition, which, in this instance, was just about non- existent. He simply stepped into the mud somebody else had left in his path. Riche protested the manner in which the investigation of the anonymous charge was handled -- the seated council, in fact, had approved previous transactions since no other company in the vicinity stocked compatible equipment -- and Riche promptly stated that he would never do business with Ridgewood again, even if they asked him. He also decided not to seek re-election. In anonymous notes, the list of suspects is endless. Conflict of interest is an important concept. When I first started in this business, a good many years before Mike Sedon did, in fact a few years before he was born, one of the newspapers just outside this area was notorious for a pecu- liar work-incentive program. Reporters received a meager base salary from the publisher and a similar amount to do “public relations” for the communities they covered. Some of these reporters -- nice enough people on a personal level -- probably did more than re-write press releases and keep all the good stuff for themselves first. My reader may be very sure that these two-salary reporters never engaged in much investigative journalism, despite constant rumors of corruption, and that they reported public meetings in a way that was somewhat more fair to the administration than it was to any protestors who cropped up from the audience, even when they asked good questions. In a nearby county with a splendid view of the New York skyline, public officials would ask younger reporters they had not seen before just how much it would cost to get their names mentioned favorably in the paper. One public official in Bergen County, since deceased, called a notably honest reporter to his office. Let’s call him “Frank.” “Frank, happy New Year to you and your family from the bottom of my heart,” he said, and handed Frank a full case of quality Scotch. “Flub, I don’t want this,” Honest Frank said. “Frank,” Flub said with visibly wounded feelings, “If you wanted cash you should have told me beforehand.” A deceased developer whose name is known to students of local history was once interviewed by a young reporter, liked the rags-to-riches story, and sent the young reporter a check of $80. “Noggins...I’m offended twice,” the reporter said as he handed back the un-cashed check. “Why twice?” Noggins asked. “Once because you thought I’d take a bribe, and once because you thought I’d be dumb enough to take a bribe in the form of a check.” The reporter was not angling for a cash bribe. He actu- ally had standards. He was a big husky guy and he was Phi Beta Kappa at Rutgers and resented the suspicion of stupid- ity rather more pointedly. In fact, there are standards. People who have large con- tracts with towns should not run for office in those towns. People who work in journalism or any other job should not be excluded from running. Most particularly, persons who wish to play gutter politics with anonymous unfounded or dubious charges should know that their presence is not desired among decent men and women. Madison, not Machiavelli, is still the key player in our way of doing things in America. Letters to the Editor Urges support for MaryAlice Hagerty Dear Editor: As long-time residents of Midland Park, we are privi- leged to have known MaryAlice Hagerty her entire life. She has always been honest, industrious, inquisitive, and fair-minded. MaryAlice’s strong educational background makes her an ideal member of the Midland Park Board of Education. Her love of and her concern for Midland Park is second to none. We are lucky to have such a talented person volunteer her time for us. We urge others to re-elect her to another term. Jack and Janet Weis Midland Park Supports BOE incumbents, budget Dear Editor: Our schools are the heart of our community, and the state of our schools is inextricably linked to the value of our homes. What our schools are lacking are not committed educators and board members, but money for upgrades that are sorely needed. Incumbent BOE members, MaryAlice Thomas, Peter Triolo, and James Cannellas have worked tirelessly for years, appealing to the stakeholders in our community to work out ways to get these upgrades accom- plished. They, along with the rest of the board, have man- aged to obtain a $3 million award from the state to offset any taxes raised to improve our school buildings. I pledge my vote to these hard-working, dedicated incumbent BOE members, along with a “yes” vote to pass the school budget. Being a board of education member takes tremendous dedication and is a complicated and often thankless job. I applaud newcomer Mr. Meeks for stepping up if he feels his ideas and positions will strengthen the current BOE. It’s up to the voters to decide if they agree with his positions or not, but as a parent and a taxpayer, I find his unwillingness to face the voting public at the scheduled Candidates Night to be disrespectful to the voters. Why would he not want to expound on the statements he has made on his website? Explain how you plan to “opt out” of the state mandated common core! It’s clear that his ideas and positions are the polar opposite of those of the current board and these same statements leave me feeling that his allegiance lies more heavily with the “Midland Park Taxpayers Alliance” than it does with our children. I urge you to vote “yes” for the school budget, and to re-elect our BOE incumbents, Dr. Thomas, Mr. Triolo, and Mr. Cannellas. Noreen Desbiens Midland Park Supporting Triolo & the school budget Dear Editor: I want to express my support for Peter Triolo, who is running for his first full term on the Midland Park Board of Education. He and his wife, Jennifer, have a proven track record of dedication to the schools and to the community. Two years ago, Pete stepped up to fill a vacancy on the board. He has invested so much time learning about the district, its strengths and weaknesses, the way the board works, and most importantly, the role of the State of New Jersey in shaping what the district must do, what it can do, and what it is not permitted to do. Pete has my complete confidence. We all know the challenges facing the district in terms of facilities improvement. This board and this school administration have won par- tial state funding of nearly $3 million, which will go a long way toward funding the upgrades we need in order to serve our children and maintain our property values. If we do not use the funds we are awarded soon, we will lose them and our children and our town will suffer. We need focus, grit, and cooperation, not political rhetoric -- and Pete is the man to get us there. Please vote “yes” for this year’s school budget and for Pete Triolo. Patricia Fantulin Midland Park April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Obituaries in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Patrick Fathers, P.O. Box 3080, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010. Joyce S. Chapman Eugene Marchese of Wyckoff died April 3. He was 85. He is survived by his brother Roger and Ruth of Oakland, his sister-in-law Mae Marchese of Wyckoff, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother James. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Joyce S. Chapman of Midland Park, formerly of Wyckoff, died April 7. She was 94. She was a homemaker. She was a Girl Scout leader and a member of the Wyckoff Reformed Church. She is survived by her children Jeanne Sico of Hawthorne, Douglas Chapman of Hewitt, and Donald Chapman of South Jersey. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Richard L. Chap- man. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Autism Society of America, 4340 East West Hwy Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814. Helen Connolly Helen Connolly, nee Willis, of Franklin Lakes died April 4. She was 89. Born in Teaneck, she lived the Rad- burn section of Fair Lawn and Ridgewood before moving to Franklin Lakes 50 years ago. She was a graduate of the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown. She was a geometry teacher at Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy and was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 1997. She was a parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Franklin Lakes, where she sang in the choir and par- ticipated in Cornerstone retreats. She was devoted to the Little Sisters of the Poor and worked tirelessly as a fund raiser. She was a member of the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution. She is survived by her children Sue Watt, Dr. Thomas W. Connolly, Katherine Chepucavage, Paul M. Connolly, Dr. Christopher J. Connolly, and David N. Connolly. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas H. Connolly. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Valley Hospice, 223 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or Little Sisters of the Poor, 140 Shepherd Lane, Totowa, NJ 07512. Gloria C. Cron Gloria C. Cron, nee McFarland, of Wyckoff, formerly of Cliffside Park, died April 8. She was 92. She was a gradu- ate of Fort Lee High School and received her RN from the Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing. She is survived by her children Robert of Ridgewood, Joanne Albright of Buckingham, Pennsylvania, Richard of Englewood, Ray- mond of Fort Lee, David of Ho-Ho-Kus, Mark of Waldwick, Mary Sorrenti of Wyckoff, and William of Ridgewood. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Wil- liam H. Cron and her siblings David Mc Farland and Mary Barba. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home FLOW Notes (continued from page 5) plastic on the environment to the concept of progress in the modern world. Screenings will take place at the Wyckoff Public Library at 200 Woodland Avenue at 7 p.m. Panel discussions will follow each of the films. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. All films are rated PG- 13. The series will open with “Groundswell Rising” on May 1. This film explores the impact of hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” Members of the Sierra Club, Food and Water Watch, and Delaware Riverkeeper Network will be avail- able to talk with the audience. On May 8, “Bag It” will be featured. Discover how plas- tic affects the planet and human bodies. The film portrays one man’s global tour to unravel the complexities of our global society. “Blue Gold, World Water Wars” will be shown May 22. Wars of the future will be fought over water. Thalya Reyes, Americorp NJ Watershed Ambassador, will speak and lead the related discussion. The festival will conclude May 29 with “Surviving Progress.” This film guides the audience through major “progress traps” facing civilization in terms of technology, consumption, and the environment. The film features an introduction by Martin Scorsese and interviews with Jane Goodall, Margaret Atwood, Stephen Hawking, and others. Financial support has been provided by Becton Dickinson. Eugene Marchese George Riccardi George Riccardi of Waldwick died April 4. He was 91. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his brother Carmen. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Kathleen M. Rutkowski Kathleen M. “Kathi” Rutkowski of Ramsey died April 2. She was 63. She was a 1968 graduate of Dumont High School and attended secretarial school. She worked as a secretary until she started a family. She later worked as a teacher’s assistant for over 25 years. She is survived by her husband Stanley J. Rutkowski, and her children Keith Rut- kowski and Casey Conner. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation. Herbert E. Schiermeister Herbert E. Schiermeister of Wyckoff, formerly of Fair Lawn, died April 7. He was 97. He served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years. He was a member of Fleet Reserve Associa- tion 59, the Paramus VFW Post 6699, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1017. He was a parishioner of Church of the Nativity in Midland Park. He is survived by his son Robert A. Whiteley of Wyckoff. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret C. Schiermeister. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Saint Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or the New Jersey Veterans Home at Paramus, 1 Veterans Drive, Paramus, NJ 07653. Harry Anthony Shortway Harry Anthony Shortway of Palm Harbor, Florida, for- merly of Glen Rock and Franklin Lakes, died April 2. He was 90. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked for the Congoleum Company working his way up to director of product planning. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Glen Rock. He sang in the Saint James choir in Montclair. He was an artist, and painted in his leisure time. He is survived by his children Lonna Rich- mond of Muir Beach, California, Greg Shortway of North Haledon, and Jeffrey Shortway of Ringwood. He is also survived by four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his brothers Rich Shortway of North Haledon and Bill Shortway of East Lake Woodlands, Florida. He was pre- deceased by his wife Gladys (nee Teichman) Shortway. Arrangements were made by Browning-Forshay Funeral Home in Hawthorne. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. John Shute John “Shuttee” Shute of Waldwick, formerly of Glen Rock, died April 4. He was 56. He was an elevator mechanic, working with Local 1, Local 3, and Thyssen Krupp Elevator in New York City. Prior to that, he worked with the Allen- dale Department of Public Works. He was a life member of the Allendale Fire Department, where he served as chief for two years. He was an exempt member of the Glen Rock Fire Department. He is survived by his children Ryan and Meghan. He is also survived by his parents Louise and Howard, his brother Josh Shute, and a niece and nephew. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Rosary Hill Nursing Home, 600 Linda Drive, Hawthorne, NY. Robert Steckline Robert “Bob” Steckline of Glen Rock died April 3. He was 91. He was a parishioner of Saint Catharine’s R.C. Church in Glen Rock and was a founding father of the Glen Rock Junior Football Association in 1962. He is survived by his children Patricia Gallagher, Robert Jr., and Kevin Steckline. He is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Betty. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Helen Surlak Helen Surlak of Franklin Lakes died April 5. She was 86. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children Ronald J., Paul J. Jr., Thomas P., and Theresa. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Paul Joseph Surlak Sr. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Raymond J. Wendel Raymond J. Wendel of Upper Saddle River died April 5. He was 83. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve during the Korean Conflict. He was president of the family busi- ness Fred Wendel Co. Mechanical Contractors. He was a member of Hackensack Golf Club in Oradell and Navesink Country Club in Middletown. He is survived by his wife Lucille Wendel, formerly of Upper Saddle River and Locust, who now resides in Washington Crossing, Penn- sylvania. He is also survived by his children Christine of Sterling, Connecticut, James of Long Branch, Amy of Lutherville, Maryland, Danny of Morristown, and Elisa- beth of West Long Branch, and 11 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Frederick and Connie Wendel. Memorial donations may be sent to Saint Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA or Gentiva Hospice, 1210 North- brook Drive, Suite 220, Trevose, PA 19053. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 16, 2014 Religious Notes Ecumenical Good Friday Service planned The pastors and churches of Midland Park invite the community to a special observance of Good Friday on April 18 at 7 p.m. The service will be held at the Faith Reformed Church at 95 Prospect Street in Midland Park. For more information, call (201) 444-1694. Good Friday ‘Way of the Cross’ walk set At noon on April 18, the Allendale Community of Churches invites the public to participate in its annual Good Friday “Way of the Cross” walk. The group will meet at Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church at 320 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. All are invited to experience this meaningful walk of faith with friends, family, and neigh- bors. Spend Easter at Gospel Hall Midland Park Gospel Hall invites the community to cel- ebrate Easter at its noon service on Sunday, April 20. The service will feature a special speaker. The church will offer separate programs for children and young adults. All are invited. Refreshments will follow the services. The church is located at 61 Prospect Street in Midland Park. For more information, call (201) 447-0654 or visit MidlandPark- GospelHall.org. Wyckoff Reformed celebrates Easter Wyckoff Reformed Church, located at 580 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff, has announced its Holy Week and Easter services. On April 17, there will be a Maundy Thursday obser- vance with communion at 7:30 p.m. Ten ministers from area ministries will participate in the Community Good Friday Service on April 18. “The Seven Last Words of Christ” will be held at noon. The “Journey to the Cross,” a service of readings, hymns, and scripture, will be held at 7:30 p.m. A 24-hour Marathon Bible Reading will be held from 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 through 6 a.m. on April 20. On Easter Sunday, April 20, the congregation will meet for the Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. The service will be held on the patio in front of the sanctuary. There will be two services at 9 a.m. A Genesis Service will be held in the edu- cation building sanctuary, and a traditional service will be held in the church sanctuary. A traditional Easter service will also be held at 10:30 a.m. Easter events at Archer Archer United Methodist Church, located at 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allendale, will celebrate Easter on April 20 with a service at 10:30 a.m. All are invited. For more information, call (201) 327-0020 or visit www.archer- church.org. Easter services for Advent Lutheran Church The faith community at Advent Lutheran Church in Wyckoff is offering a variety of worship opportunities for Easter, starting with a Saturday, April 19 Contemporary Service at 5 p.m. Easter Sunday services on April 20 will include a Sun- rise Service at 6:30 a.m. followed by Easter Breakfast at 8:15 a.m. The Resurrection of Our Lord will be celebrated with a 9:30 a.m. service followed by an Easter Egg Hunt. During worship, all are invited to take part in the creation of a cross of flowers displayed for the community as a testimony of joy. Advent Lutheran Church is located at 777 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. For more information, call (201) 891- 1031 or visit www.adventlutheranwyckoff.org. Holy Week services at Old Paramus Reformed Holy Week services at Old Paramus Reformed Church, 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood, will continue on Maundy Thursday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Miller will officiate at a symbolic foot washing and communion ser- vice for all who wish to participate. A time of fellowship over hot cross buns will follow in Fellowship Hall. On Good Friday, April 18, Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness will be held at 7:30 p.m. The service will include scripture readings, hymns, and prayers. At the close of the service, the congregation will extinguish candles and depart into darkness. The church will celebrate the Resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 20, at 10 a.m. Festival music will be per- formed by the choir accompanied by the organ. The congre- gation and choir will close the service by singing Handel’s “The Hallelujah Chorus.” The community is invited. For information, call (201) 444-5933 or visit www.oldparamus.org. Celebrate Easter at Nativity The Church of the Nativity, located at 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park, will celebrate Holy Week with spe- cial services. On Holy Thursday, April 17, there will be a morning prayer service at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel. The Feast of the Lord’s Supper will be held at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 18, will begin with morning prayer at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel. Family Stations of the Cross will be held at 10:30 a.m. The Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion and Death will be held at 3 p.m. On Holy Saturday, April 19, a morning prayer service will be held at 8:30 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 11 a.m. At 8:15 p.m., there will be an Easter Vigil Mass. For Easter Sunday, April 20, Eucharistic Liturgies will be held at 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and noon. For more information, call (201) 444-6362. Holy Week at Abundant Life Abundant Life Reformed Church will continue its Holy Week services on Maundy Thursday, April 17, with a 7:30 p.m. service with Holy Communion, the Choir Canata, and a cellist. The Good Friday (April 18) service will be held at noon. On Easter Sunday, April 20, two services will be held. “Sonrise” will be at 6:30 a.m. and the Easter Resurrection Worship Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. The later service will feature special music from the choir and the children’s choir. All are welcome. For more information, call (201) 444- 8038 or visit www.abundantlifewyckoff.org. The church is located at 475 Lafayette Avenue in Wyckoff. Holy Week at Calvary Calvary Lutheran Church of Allendale will celebrate Holy Week with various services. On Maundy Thursday, April 17, the service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A Tenebrae Service of Shadows will be held on Good Friday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. On April 20, the youth of the congregation will lead the “Easter Sonrise” at 7:30 a.m. An Easter Breakfast will be (continued on next page) April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I Religious Notes (continued from previous page) held at 8:15 a.m. and the Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 9 a.m. A second Easter service will be held at 10 a.m. The church is located at 165 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. For more information, call (201) 327-4786. Zion updates schedule Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 96 East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River, has announced that its Sunday service will be held at a new time: 10:15 a.m. The Maundy Thursday, April 17, service at 7:30 p.m. will be followed by a prayer vigil that will continue through Friday evening. Area congregations will gather at Archer United Meth- odist Church, 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allendale, on Good Friday, April 18 to participate in a Stations of the Cross. The service will begin at noon. A Tenebrae service will be held at Zion at 7:30 p.m. On April 20, the Easter Sunrise service will be held at 6 a.m. There will be a breakfast in Fellowship Hall from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and a 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt for children. The Festival Service featuring the Festival Choir and Bell Choir will begin at 11 a.m. Holy Communion will be cel- ebrated. For details, call the church at (201) 327-0655. Church announces services Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church located at 318 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River has announced its Lenten and Holy Week services. There will be a 7:30 p.m. service on Holy Thursday, April 17. A Lenten Prayer Vigil will be held April 18 through 19. The sanctuary will be open for quiet devotions. On April 19, the church will host an Easter Egg Hunt for children at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow. • Page 23 The Easter service on April 20 will be held at 11a.m. Bergen Highlands UMC invites the community to its weekly worship services on Sundays at 11 a.m. Sunday school for children age five and older, and a staffed nursery for children age four and younger, are provided during the worship service. On Thursdays, Bible Study is held at 7:30 p.m. For details, call (201) 327-3960 or visit bergenhigh- landsumc.org. Church readies for Holy Week Midland Park Christian Reformed Church, located at 183 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, will mark Easter at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. This service will feature the “Hallelujah Chorus.” The church provides nurseries at all services and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call (201) 445-4260 or visit www.mpcrc.org. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 16, 2014 Superhero confronts evil in unexpected places by Dennis Seuling “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” continues the adventures of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) in his alter-ego of Captain America in modern-day Washington as he attempts to align his 1940s orientation with the 21st century. He becomes involved with the clan- destine organization S.H.I.E.L.D. after an attempt is made on the life of his boss, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). Robert Redford stars as Alexander Pierce, S.H.I.E.L.D.’s chairman, and Scarlett Johansson reprises her role as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. A new character, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), works with veterans in non-superhero mode, but doubles as Falcon, in an impressive winged jet suit, to offer aerial support to Captain America when the going gets tough. As with all Marvel franchise films, the going gets pretty tough. The Captain becomes an outcast because those in power believe he is hiding something significant. So political intrigue is added to what otherwise would have been just another action picture with a guy in flashy garb. The plot may be needlessly complex and the more than two-hour running time overly long, but directors Anthony and Joe Russo load this film with enough fights, explosions, car chases, and plot twists to keep the excitement going. Evans, with muscles bulging like an ad for an exercise machine, plays the Captain straight. He is essentially a grown up Boy Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson in ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier.’ Scout. Either you are a good guy or a bad guy, and there is nothing in between. Nat- urally, the writers present him with plenty of situations in which determining which is which is problematic. (continued on Crossword page) April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Philomena goes in search of a son after 50 years Corinne’s visits to the children become less frequent and they wonder if she has abandoned them. This film improves over a previous, 1987 film version, in that it addresses the book’s development of a sexual (continued on page 28) by Dennis Seuling “Philomena” (Anchor Bay) stars Judi Dench as title character Philomena Lee who, as an unmarried teenager in 1950s Ireland, was forced to give up her son for adop- tion after giving birth to him in a Catholic abbey. Journal- ist Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan) accompanies on her journey to discover what happened to her son. As Philomena’s story unfolds, Sixsmith rages at the veritable slavery she was forced to endure when her family turned her out. Amazingly, she has retained her faith not only in God, but also in the Catholic religion. As the woman’s quest takes the two back to the institution where she spent so much time, the two main characters exchange their views on faith. Dench elevates this tale into an actor’s tour-de-force. She makes the title character a real individual, avoiding clichés and sentimentality. Philomena’s ability not to carry bitterness throughout her life is remarkable to Sixsmith, whose anger grows the more he learns about her youth and her treatment at the abbey. Beautifully co-written by Coogan and Jeff Pope, the film is a moving testament to the power of faith in the face of terrible cruelty. The Blu-ray edition contains a digital copy, conversa- tion with Dench, a profile of the real Philomena Lee, a Q&A session with Coogan, and commentary by the writ- ers. This release is also available on DVD. “Flowers in the Attic” (Lionsgate) is based on a gothic novel about four siblings who are torn from their peace- ful life after the death of their father. Cathy Dollanganger (Kiernan Shipka) is a pre-teen when her perfect life in 1950s suburbia is shattered by her father’s fatal accident. Unable to keep the family afloat on her own, her mother, Corinne (Heather Graham), tells her children they will journalist Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan) and Philomena Lee (Judi Dench) set out on an unusual quest in ‘Philomena.’ be moving in with a grandmother the kids never knew existed. Corinne’s mother, Olivia (Ellen Burstyn), turns out to be the granny from Hell. She confines Cathy and her three siblings to a single bedroom with an adjacent attic, the only other room they are permitted to enter. Cathy is unhappy with this severe arrangement, but elder brother Christopher (Mason Dye) sides with his mother, believing their living situation is merely tempo- rary and things will soon improve. But as time passes, Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • April 16, 2014 ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (continued from Entertainment page) Like Christopher Reeve’s incarnation of Superman as a decent fellow who happens to have amazing power, Evans’ Captain America possesses boyish innocence. Unlike Superman, he lacks invulnerability and cannot fly, although he does manage incredible leaps and bounds like Spider-Man (without the webs). He is strong, fast, and uses his omnipresent shield not only as protection but also as a weapon not unlike a boomerang, as it always seems to return to him. The appeal of Captain America is that his powers are not that wildly over the top. Sure, he is a powerhouse, but he thinks of himself as a soldier responsible for pro- tecting the decent and preserving freedom and liberty at all costs. Corny? Maybe, but he stands out in a field of fellow Marvel characters who boast more impressive powers. When Steve morphs into Captain America, it’s less a dramatic transformation than a way for him to let the bad guys know trouble is on the way. Car chases were a staple of movies long before Steve McQueen raced his Ford Mustang GT through the hilly streets of San Francisco in “Bullitt,” but the chase in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is one of the best in a long time. The sequence gets a new spin as Nick Fury realizes he has been targeted for assassination and must drive for his life. However, he is driving no ordinary car, and one surprise after another unfolds as he attempts to escape against overwhelming odds. The editing in this sequence enhances the excitement and shows the power of pacing, quick cutting, and close-ups to maximize dra- matic effect. Rated PG-13 for stylized violence, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is an entertaining chapter in the ongoing saga of the retro superhero. 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(continued from Restaurant page) relationship between the older children as they come of age. In the book, this is portrayed as rape. In the film, the sex is consensual and discreetly filmed. Burstyn is outstanding, breathing fire into an other- wise tepid film. The story, however, ends with a whimper rather than a conclusion that justifies the horrors the kids have undergone. The DVD release contains a making-of featurette. “Better Living through Chemistry” (Universal) is the story Carefully Doug Varney (Sam Rockwell), appears small town can phar- of check your advertisiment the day it a since we not macist whose for wife (Michelle in Monaghan) editions domineering ad. responsible errors of any kind subsequent is of the same and abrasive. His father-in-law (Ken Howard) takes plea- Corrections and changes, however, will be gladly made. sure in berating him and his adolescent son (Harrison Holzer) is an emotional basket case. Doug accepts his lot until one night he delivers some prescriptions to the mansion of Elizabeth Roberts (Olivia Wilde), a beautiful woman who is lonely despite her marriage to a wealthy husband (Ray Liotta). Eventually, Doug succumbs to Elizabeth’s considerable charms and soon they are both popping pills and downing booze. Despite a solid cast, the film is a rather empty exer- cise in hedonism. These characters are dull and the viewer never really cares enough about them to be concerned about the downward spiral their lives take. Billed as a dark comedy, “Better Living through Chemistry” plods along with little suspense and far too few laughs. The Blu-ray edition contains a digital copy. “The Invisible Man” (Sony) is based on a biography of Charles Dickens by Claire Tomalin. Director Ralph Fiennes examines the secret affair between a middle-aged Dickens (Fiennes) and the much-younger Nelly Ternan (Felicity Jones). When they meet, she is 18, quiet, demure, smart, and complex. He leaves his wife, Catherine (Joanna Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Phone _______________________________________ (25 Characters per line including spaces and punctuation) MAIL TO: CLASSIFIEDS-VILLADOM TIMES P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432 the gate. ID is needed to pick up the cards. Cards will not be mailed. After the three-day Memorial Day weekend, the pools will open on sunny Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m. for after- school swimming, and full days on weekends. Residents who are not pool members may swim during the Friday after-school hours for a gate fee of $5. Special parties and events may be scheduled at the pool two weeks prior to the event for $8 per person if there are 10 or more guests. Children under 12 who would like to use the pools must be accompanied by an adult. Full-day, weekday, pool oper- ations will not begin until the Mahwah schools close for the year. The pool closes on Labor Day. New at the Mahwah Pool for the 2014 season will be a new large playground and ping-pong. The facility includes a main 25-meter pool with diving, a 40-foot pool, and a wading/splash pool. All are continu- ously chlorinated and tested every hour. There are picnic areas with grills and volleyball, a covered patio with food service, shade structures, and locker rooms with showers. Swim team, diving team, swim lessons, lifeguard training, CPR, and first aid will be offered this summer. The pool is located at 700 Darlington Avenue in Mahwah. Call (201) 529-4949. Bergen Community hosts Open House College-bound students, working professionals, and career-changers are invited to a free Open House at Bergen Community College, located at 400 Paramus Road in Para- mus. The event will be held Thursday, April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Moses Family Meeting and Training Center, Room TEC 128. The Open House will feature tours of the campus’ state-of-the-art academic facilities and discussions of the college’s 143 degree and certificate programs. Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet with school rep- resentatives and discuss flexible schedules, financial aid options, and transfer opportunities. For more information, call (201) 447-7200 or e-mail smartstart@bergen.edu. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Scanlan), and sets up a home with Nelly. The movie shifts back and forth between 1850s and 1860s London and Margate in the 1880s, after Dickens’ death, where Nelly is living a new life as the wife of a schoolmaster. The rela- tionship between Dickens and Nelly unfolds in flashback. Though the movie is slow moving, it ably recounts the social mores of Victorian London and the restraints soci- ety placed on women. Fiennes may be a bit too broad in his portrayal of the author, who was at the peak of his popularity when he met Nelly, but he captures the self-assured arrogance of a lit- erary superstar. The portrayal of Catherine is particularly poignant, as a discarded wife of 22 years with essentially no rights to her children. Scanlan turns in a sad, often heartbreaking portrayal of a woman trying to hold on to her dignity while her world and security are dissolving. Bonus features on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include commentary by Fiennes and Jones, “On the Red Carpet” at the Toronto premiere, conversations with Fiennes and Jones, and the Toronto International Film Festival press conference. “Confession of Murder” (Well Go USA) is the story of Detective Choi Hyun-gu (Jeong Jae-young) who, after years of pursuing a high-profile serial killer, has run out of time to arrest him. When the statute of limitations expires, Lee Doo-sok (Park Si-Hoo) comes forward at a press conference to confess the murders and announce the publication of his autobiography describing his mur- ders in graphic detail. Incensed by Doo-sok’s arrogance, Detective Hyun-goo determines to find a way to have the case reopened as a group of the victims’ family members join forces to plot the assassination of the confessed serial killer. Though the plot is intriguing, the movie’s elaborately choreographed action sequences never seem plausible. They are fun to watch, but venture so far into the realm of the absurd that the picture’s believability is undermined. The Blu-ray release is in Korean, with English subtitles. April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 29 Some animals may benefit local gardens Planning and maintaining a garden requires a lot of effort, which can result in an aesthetically pleasing addition to the landscape. That hard work can also fall victim to nature when local wildlife find a garden too mouth-watering to resist. In an effort to rid a garden of unwanted pests, gardeners may unwittingly scare away animals and insects that might just protect the garden. Not every creature that scurries is out to get prized petunias or devour tomatoes. In fact, many can prove Healthy garden & soil signs Upon first glance, a garden may appear to be the picture of health. However, further examination may reveal that the garden is not all that it seems, and perhaps that healthy facade is artificially manufactured. Chemical fertilizers and an abundance of water may temporarily boost the appear- ance of a garden, but gardens need more than a quick fix to maintain long-term health. The following are a handful of indi- cators that a garden has established itself and is likely to maintain its health for years to come. Earthworms: The presence of earth- worms in the garden and surrounding soil indicates a healthy garden. Earthworms are essential to healthy plants because they aerate the soil by channeling through it. These channels enable rain to soak into the soil and air to reach roots. Earthworms, through their castings, also add important nutrients to soil. Dig a few inches into the garden. If you find an abundance of earth- worms, it is a good indication that all is well. Water infiltration: Take a glass of water and pour it onto the soil of the garden. If it takes five seconds or less for the soil to absorb the water, then that soil is probably doing well. However, soil that cannot soak up that water may be having problems, or there may be problems on the horizon. Those problems will likely manifest them- selves when the temperatures begin to rise. Foliage color and growth: A plant leaf can tell a lot about the health of a plant. Shriveled or pale leaves could be indicative of a problem. If the plant looks sickly, soil might need to be modified or the problem may lie inside the plant. Take a clipping of a poorly growing plant and place it in a glass of water. If the water becomes cloudy or milky, there may be a bacterial problem. If the water remains clear, the plant may have a virus. The presence of fuzz or hairs grow- ing on leaves could indicate the presence of a fungus. Plant residue: The presence of stubble or leftover plant particles from previous plant- ings helps the soil retain moisture and sup- press weeds. This material also can prevent erosion. It is good to have some residual plant matter in your soil. If the soil is too “clean,” it may not be as healthy as you think. Flowers: Certainly there are low-main- tenance plants that do not produce flow- ers, but relying only on these plants in your garden can prove troublesome over the long haul. Bees, birds, and butterflies are attracted to sweet, flowering plants. These animals and insects are essential to pollina- tion, and without them the garden cannot procreate. A thriving garden is one that has a mix of plants, including some flowering varieties that will keep birds, butterflies, and bees coming back again and again. Minimal weeds: If the only thing you are growing is weeds, there is a problem in the garden. Weeds tend to be more tolerant of poor soil conditions and can quickly take over and force out other plants. Planting ground cover and using mulch is a natural way to keep weeds at bay. You may need to do some manual work on your hands and knees and pull out weeds. The fewer the weeds, the more likely your plants will grow tall and full. beneficial to gardens. Bats: Bats have a bad reputation, as people unnecessarily fear bats because they believe them to be carriers of disease. But many bats feed off insects or fruits and will not harm a human. The average brown bat can eat 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, so it is easy to see why bats are good to have around. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance, but also harbor potentially dan- gerous diseases. Bats also may eat certain rodents, which can cut down on the number of animals burrowing in a yard. Frogs: Frogs and toads will prey on insects and make the local insect popula- tion more manageable. Toads eat mainly slugs, which feed on the leaves and fruits of many plants. Frogs and toads are attracted to water, so including a pond or another water feature in the garden will provide them with a habitat they like. Birds: While it is true that some birds can damage crops, many birds are content to feed on insects attracted to the garden, which helps to keep insect numbers in check. Chickadees, for example, will dine on aphid eggs, while larger birds may prey on mice or other rodents or simply scare them out of the garden. Jays and mocking- birds are known to be feisty and can even deter dogs and cats from entering a yard. Hummingbirds will sip on the nectar from flowers and help pollinate plants. Snakes: Snakes in a garden can be dis- concerting to some people, but snakes are ideal predators who feed on insects and rodents several times their size. Snakes are the right size and shape to invade the bur- rows of pest animals. Butterflies and bees: Butterflies and bees are responsible for pollinating the vast majority of plants. Avoid using pesticides that may diminish butterfly or bee popula- tions. A beehive right next to a garden may not be practical, but do not make attempts to destroy it. Consult with a professional beekeeper to see what can be done to move the beehive without destroying it. Many animals and insects can be detri- mental to the health of a garden. However, several animals are handy to have around and should be welcomed to the landscape. Page 30 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 16, 2014 How to get kids excited about gardening Many adults understand the joy of gardening, but gar- dening can be equally enjoyable for children, too. While some adults may feel that certain children do not have the patience or perseverance to see plants grow from seeds to maturity, selecting plants that are hardy and sprout quickly may be the key to igniting a child’s love of gardening. Choosing seeds that sprout quickly can hold the atten- tion of children who are new to gardening. Many differ- ent plants fit this bill. Beans, peas, sunflower seeds, and bell pepper seeds are easy to start and germinate quickly. In addition, many leafy vegetables, such as chard, lettuce, spinach, and mustard, germinate in three to five days. Herbs, such as basil and parsley, also sprout fast. All of these plants are good options for introducing children to gardening, as each variety provides quick gratification. To further interest children, it is a good idea to plant seeds in a way that allows youngsters to monitor the progress of growth. Use a transparent container, such as rinsed-out glass jars and canisters, to house the plant. Such containers give kids an unobstructed view of the process, during which children can plot the progress of seed germi- nation and easily spot root and stem development. Once the seedlings grow larger, they can be transplanted into differ- ent containers. Many seedlings can sprout with water alone. Children can easily grow new plants from clippings of a mature plant left resting in a shallow cup of water, and seeds may not even need soil to germinate. Kids may have luck sprinkling seeds on a dampened, crumpled-up piece of paper towel. Cotton balls also make a good place to nestle seeds. Either material will hold on to water, keeping the seeds moist until they sprout. Afterward, the seedlings can be care- fully moved into a soil-and-compost mix. The paper towel and the cotton balls will decompose and add to the organic matter already in the soil. Edible plants often make good choices for children because kids can reap the rewards of their efforts. Herbs can be sprinkled onto food, and fruits and vegetables can be grown in containers and then served at mealtime. Kids are likely to experience pride in their accomplishments, especially if they have tangible results on the dinner plate. Children who want to try something different can explore other types of plants. Aquatic plants, or those the pet stores sell for aquariums, can be easy to grow. They need little more than a container, fresh water, and sunlight. Cacti and other succulents are also fun to explore. These plants are quite hardy in that they can stand up to moder- ate abuse, such as failure to water frequently enough. The unique looks of cacti make them interesting focal points for an indoor garden. A love of gardening that is fostered indoors can also be explored outdoors. Set aside a plot of dirt where kids can sow their own seeds and tend their own gardens. This hobby can help children learn patience and hard work while fostering an appreciation of nature. April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Make a plan for garage organization this year Once the weather warms up, spring cleaning plans are on the minds of many. Homeowners often feel a sense of renewal in the spring, when the desire to clean house and get organized becomes a priority. Garages are often targets for homeown- ers hoping to target clutter. Once a space reserved for cars, garages are no longer strictly for vehicles. Many garages are used to store items that simply do not fit inside the house or a backyard shed. Organizing the garage is typically a weekend or sev- eral-day project. Here are a few tips for turning a garage from a cluttered mess into a space suited for storing items of all shapes and sizes. Enlist a helper. Organizing a garage is a significant undertaking that is best tackled with two or more people. Enlist a helper to make the project less intimidating. Decide what is important to keep. Start the organization process by clearing out the garage and taking inventory of what you have. Items that have not been used for several years can likely be tossed. Make a pile of what will be kept and then put the rest at the curb or donate useful items to charity. Give thought to where you want to store particular items. Tools and items that are used more often should be stored within reach or where easily visible, while items that are not used as frequently can be stored higher up. Think about how you operate in the garage. Recycling bins can be stored closer to the door into the home, while bicycles and skates can be nearer to the garage door for easy access. Group similar items. Categorize items that will be kept. Garden tools, camping gear, sporting equipment, and automotive supplies should be categorized and stored in their own areas of the garage, determin- ing if certain items can be stored inside the home to free up garage space. Grouping items will make them easier to locate. Move boxed items into clear storage containers. It is much easier to see what you have when it is stored in clear contain- ers. Some containers are interlocking or stackable, making it much more convenient to store items vertically and free up more floor space. Invest in vertical storage systems. Moving items from the floor and putting them on shelves or in cabinets can make the garage more organized. Hooks and bins also can be used. Employ a pegboard full of hooks for often used tools. Leave space for hobby and work areas. Garages are where many improvement projects begin or where hobbies, such as woodworking or crafting, take place. Leave space for these tasks and hobbies. Give the space a fresh coat of paint. Some garages are dingy and dark. Bright paint on the walls and floor can open up the space and, when combined with more lighting, can make it lighter and brighter. Garage organization is a common spring cleaning project, but it should not be reserved for this season alone. Periodic checks of the garage and straightening up can keep a garage clean and organized throughout the entire year and make yearly spring cleaning much more manageable. Page 32 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • April 16, 2014